For trailer, equipment, party & RV rental owners
Tired of “is this available?” and then nothing?
When your ad doesn't say the size, the hitch, what's included, the deposit or how pickup works, renters message, ghost, or book someone else. Paste your listing and get one that answers their questions before they ask. Built to get more serious renters messaging you, with less back-and-forth.
- Free. No credit card. About 10 seconds.
- Checks your ad against the 10 things renters look for before booking
- Never makes up specs. Missing details get flagged for you to fill in.
Also in free private beta: check-in & damage reports that end “it was like that when I got it.”
Why your listing isn't renting
When an ad leaves renters guessing, they ask “is this available?”, wait for an answer, and often book whoever answered first. These are the gaps that cause it.
No size or capacity
Renters can't tell if their load fits, so they message you, or just move on to a listing that says it.
No hitch or ball size
"What hitch do I need?" is one of the first things renters ask. Every unanswered one is a renter who might not wait for your reply.
Price isn't clear
"$75" for what: a day, a weekend, with delivery? Fuzzy pricing looks like hidden fees.
Deposit and requirements missing
Renters who find out about the deposit, ID or insurance at pickup ghost or cancel.
Nobody knows what's included
Straps? Ramps? Spare tire? If it's not in the ad, renters assume it's not there, or assume it is and argue later.
Pickup rules are a mystery
Hours, location and return time drive half the back-and-forth on Marketplace.
No clear next step
"Call or text" with no hours or details invites "is this still available?" and nothing else.
Find out what your ad is missing in about 10 seconds.
Check my listing freeBefore and after: same trailer, different ad
Example listing (made up for illustration)
Before
6x12 enclosed trailer for rent. good condition. $75/day. need truck with 2in ball. call or text. no smoking
The messages this ad gets:
- “How tall is the door? Will a dresser fit?”
- “What plug does it use?”
- “Is there a deposit?”
- “Can I keep it for the weekend?”
- “Do you have straps?”
- “Where do I pick it up, and when?”
Six back-and-forths before anyone books. Plenty of renters won't wait.
After
6x12 Enclosed Cargo Trailer: Moving & Hauling, 2" Ball, $75/day
Moving, hauling furniture or keeping gear out of the weather? This 6x12 enclosed cargo trailer keeps your load dry and locked. • Size: 6x12, [interior height] tall; rear [ramp or barn doors] • Tows with a 2" ball and a [4-pin / 7-pin] plug; [empty weight / tow vehicle needed] • Includes: [straps, spare tire, other items] • $75/day, [weekend rate], [weekly rate]; [delivery option + fee] • Deposit: [amount], refunded at return when it comes back clean and undamaged • You'll need: [license / insurance / age requirements] and a vehicle with a 2" ball and working plug • Pickup in [area] [hours]; return by [time]. No smoking inside. Text [phone] with your dates and what you're hauling, and I'll confirm availability.
Flagged back to the owner to fill in:
Interior height and door type · Plug type (4-pin or 7-pin) · Deposit amount · Weekend/weekly rate · Pickup area and hours · Included straps / spare tire
Notice the [brackets]: the rewriter doesn't make up specs or policies. It tells you exactly what's missing so the final ad answers renters before they ask.
Not just “AI writes words”
Every rewrite is checked against the 10 things renters look for before they book, in rental language, with pricing and positioning tips on top. Anything your ad doesn't answer gets flagged back to you.
Size / dimensions
“Will it fit my stuff?”
Weight & capacity
“Can it handle my load?”
Hitch, ball & plug
“What hitch do I need?”
What's included
“What do I get with it?”
Clear price
“What will it actually cost me?”
Deposit
“How much do you hold?”
Renter requirements
“Can I even rent this?”
Pickup & return rules
“When and where do I get it?”
Condition & photos
“Is it in good shape?”
How to book
“How do I lock it in?”
How it works
Paste your ad
From Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist or your website. Messy is fine.
See what renters can't find
Your ad gets checked against the 10 things renters look for: size, capacity, hitch, what's included, price, deposit, pickup rules and more.
Post an ad that answers them
Get the rewrite with [blanks] for anything missing, plus pricing tips and the 3 photos worth adding. Fill in, post, done.
Free private beta · Invite-only
“It was like that when I got it.”
A new dent nobody owns up to. Straps and the jack that never came back. A deposit fight that costs you a customer either way. Check-in & Damage Reports gives you and your renter the same time-stamped photo record at pickup and return, so there's nothing to argue about.
- Send a link. The renter (or you) photographs the item on a phone with a guided checklist.
- Every photo is timestamped, fingerprinted and locked. Works offline and uploads when signal returns.
- Included-items checklist: straps, ramps, jack, spare. Missing items are flagged automatically.
- At return, AI compares the photos and flags possible new damage for you to review.
- You review the flags and download a PDF condition report.
Request beta access
It's free during the private beta. We send invites in small batches.
Built for small rental businesses
If you rent out a few trailers or some equipment on the side, or run a small shop, PickupProof is for you.
Trailer rentals
Utility, car hauler, dump, enclosed and equipment trailers.
Equipment rentals
Skid steers, mini excavators, log splitters, lifts and tools.
Party rentals
Tents, tables, chairs, bounce houses and concession gear.
RV & camper rentals
Travel trailers, campers and pop-ups, towable or delivered.
Coming later: Rental Shop AI Assistant ($99/mo)
Answers "Is it available Saturday?" and "What's the deposit?" on your website, by text and by email, so you stop losing renters while you're out on a delivery. See pricing
Frequently asked questions
Why isn't my rental listing getting bookings?
Often it's not the price. It's the questions the ad doesn't answer: size, weight capacity, hitch or ball size and plug, what's included, the real price (day, weekend, fees), the deposit, ID or insurance requirements, and pickup and return rules. Every missing answer means another "is this available?" or "what hitch do I need?" message, and renters who don't want to wait book someone else. The free rewriter checks your ad against those 10 things and shows you what's missing.
How is this different from asking ChatGPT to rewrite my ad?
It's built around what renters need to see before booking, not just nicer wording. Every ad gets checked against a 10-point renter checklist (size, capacity, hitch, included items, price, deposit, requirements, pickup rules, condition, how to book). The rewrite uses rental language, flags anything missing back to you as [blanks] instead of making it up, and adds pricing and positioning tips plus 3 photos that answer renter questions.
Is the listing rewriter really free?
Yes. Paste your listing and you get a preview right away. Enter your email to see the full rewrite: title, description, your renter-checklist results, what to fill in, pricing tips and photo tips. We may send you a few rental-business tips and product updates, and you can unsubscribe any time.
What kinds of rentals does it work for?
It's built for small rental businesses: utility, car hauler, dump and enclosed trailers; equipment like skid steers, mini excavators, log splitters and tools; party rentals like tents, tables and bounce houses; and RVs and campers.
Will the AI make things up about my rental?
It's instructed to use only the details in your listing. When something renters usually ask about is missing (like hitch size, deposit or pickup hours), it adds a [placeholder] so you can fill it in. Always read the result before you post it.
Can I use the rewrite on Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist?
Yes. The output is plain text with short paragraphs and simple bullet points, so it pastes cleanly into Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, your website, Google Business Profile or a rental directory.
What are PickupProof Check-in & Damage Reports?
It's how you end "it was like that when I got it." You send your renter a link. At pickup and at return, the item gets photographed on a phone with a guided checklist. PickupProof timestamps everything, flags possible new damage for you to review, and gives you a PDF condition report. It works with weak or no cell signal and includes an included-items checklist, so missing straps, jacks or ramps get flagged. It's in a free, invite-only private beta. Request beta access on the Check-in Reports page.
How much does Check-in & Damage Reports cost?
It's free during the private beta. We'll announce pricing and give beta users notice before any paid plan starts.
Will a PickupProof report win a damage dispute?
We can't promise any legal or insurance outcome. What a report gives you is a clear, timestamped photo record of the item's condition at pickup and at return, captured at the time. That makes conversations about damage a lot easier. AI flags are suggestions for you to review, not final findings.
What is the Rental Shop AI Assistant?
A planned $99/month add-on that answers renter questions on your website, by text and by email. It covers availability, deposits, requirements and FAQs, and it helps book rentals. It's coming soon.
I run a bigger fleet. Is PickupProof right for me?
PickupProof is built for owner-operators with a handful of units. If you're running 10 or more trailers or need fleet and booking tools, take a look at Patriot Hauls (patriothauls.com).
Stop answering the same 6 questions.
Check my listing freeRunning 10+ units? Patriot Hauls is built for bigger fleets.